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1 JUDO FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA REFEREE COMMITTEE POLICY Version: 2.0 January 2018 Arek Zygmunt Chairman Referee Committee 1 P age

2 CONTENTS Vision, Mission Statement & Core Behaviours... 3 Structure of the Referee COMMITTEE... 3 Role and function of the Referee Committee... 4 Commitment Requirement... 5 Knowledge/Expertise Requirements... 5 Recruitment and training... 5 Examination procedure... 7 Ongoing Referee evaluation... 7 JFA national Referee evaluation policy... 8 Official dress code... 8 Selection process for National championships... 8 Selection process for International Open events... 9 Referee database Process for attendance at overseas events Code of Behaviour and disciplinary actions APPENDIX 1 IJF rules APPENDIX 2- Application for Referee examination APPENDIX 3 - Competition Referee record form APPENDIX 4 - Referee licence certificate APPENDIX 5 - JFA Referee Evaluation Criteria & Reporting APPENDIX 6 - JFA Emerging Referees Policy APPENDIX 7 JFA Awards and Recognition Policy APPENDIX Rules Amendments for Junior Boys and Girls (U12) P age

3 VISION, MISSION STATEMENT & CORE BEHAVIOURS Vision: To have 10 active IJF Referees by 2020 Mission statement For the benefit of athletes, the National Referee Committee will ensure that officials of the highest standard, with full knowledge of the IJF Refereeing Rules and current rule interpretations, officiate according to International standards at competitions. We will maintain current knowledge of contest rules of the International Judo Federation and current IJF & OJU interpretation of same. We will ensure that rules and interpretations are disseminated in a timely and comprehensive manner to relevant Committees, national Referees and JFA officials. We will liaise with the JFA Sports Committee and other stakeholders to write and review modified rules for juniors (under 15) and for Special Needs Judo. We will select and appoint all Referees to attend national and international tournaments. We will set the standard of professional excellence for refereeing across Australia. We will always strive to provide exceptional service to all national referees, players, coaches other officials and spectators. We will significantly increase the number and standard of referees in Australia. We will develop and implement a promotional strategy for judo refereeing in Australia. We will provide opportunities, encourage and support men and women who are interested in taking up a career as a Judo Referee. We will continue to update (as required) the Refereeing evaluation tool. We will foster the culture of mutual respect, trust and open communication. We will always aspire to be the best and to be passionate in everything that we do. We will exchange experiences, knowledge and establish close cooperation with other OJU countries and OJU Referee Commission. Our core behaviours We genuinely listen and respect the views of others. We collaborate - we share our knowledge and work well with others. Our actions are open, honest and transparent. STRUCTURE OF THE REFEREE COMMITTEE The structure of the Judo Federation of Australia (JFA) Refereeing body is composite of the following: JFA Referee Chairman Referee Committee Members All national accredited Referees The JFA Referee Committee consists of the following positions: JFA Referee Committee Chairman Three Committee Members. Other Committee Members may be co-opted as needed. All Committee Members are required to hold minimum an OJU A licence and have a recent strong record as an active Referee. 3 P age

4 ROLE AND FUNCTION OF THE REFEREE COMMITTEE The Committee supports and looks after the interests of all JFA registered Referees. The Chairman is the spokesperson of Refereeing in Australia and also represents the Refereeing Committee at all relevant JFA meetings. The main tasks of the Committee are as follows: Maintain an accurate record of all national accredited Referees. Examine and grant all national accreditations throughout Australia. Ensure that JFA sanctioned events are conducted in accordance with IJF Refereeing rules and the JFA Sporting Code. Develop and communicate a consistent interpretation of the IJF rules across Australia. Evaluate all Referees at all JFA sanctioned competitions. Create a list of candidates for upgrading to OJU status. Submit a list of qualified and duly selected Referees to officiate at national championships to JFA. Provide input into the JFA Coaching Committee. Promote interest in and study of Refereeing in Australia as well as the practice thereof. Organize national courses/seminars to ensure standardisation of Refereeing practices. This will typically be at the national championships or International Open events. Conduct Referee briefings at International Open events. Negotiate funding for JFA Refereeing purposes. Issue all national JFA certificates related to Refereeing. Manage clearance process for Referees travelling to overseas event The Referee Chairman and Committee are responsible for the selection and organisation of the Referees at all JFA sanctioned competitions that are used for national points. This includes the organisation of Referees for the final/medal contests. At the beginning of each calendar year the Referee Chairman will develop a roster and appoint a Referee Committee (chosen from current Referee Committee members and senior referees coopted for this purpose) for all JFA sanctioned points scoring competitions. Additional Responsibilities for Committee Chair Schedule monthly meetings (by Skype or tele-conference) Chair the monthly meeting and keeping notes of the meetings Co-ordinate workflow between the discussion documents and final agreements/outcomes Acting as the key conduit for communicating decisions and, where necessary, reasoning to support decisions to the CEO Submit quarterly written reports to the CEO summarising activities Prepare a written report for the JFA Annual Report Control Refereeing activities and supervise the adherence to IJF Refereeing rules affecting Refereeing and decisions Evaluate Referees performance at all open events and national championships Assist and advise on Refereeing activities at all Open events Confirm, control and co-ordinate the referee examinations Negotiate funding for JFA refereeing purposes Provide input into JFA Coaching and Tournament Committees Coordinate and deliver Referees briefing before all JFA sanctioned events Prepare Letters of endorsement for Referees travelling to overseas events Prepare and deliver pre-competition briefings to coaches at all JFA sanctioned events Liaise and cooperate with the OJU Referee Director and other National Federations on developing Referee programs and assisting our Referees with overseas events Liaison and dissemination of information with State/Territory Referee Chairpersons 4 P age

5 COMMITMENT REQUIREMENT On average, it is anticipated Members will need to dedicate 2-3 hours a fortnight to this Committee In addition to a monthly meeting; this will involve s, conference calls and the occasional face-to-face meetings (at a national competition). KNOWLEDGE/EXPERTISE REQUIREMENTS Minimum OJU A Referee licence History as a recent active referee at International level High knowledge and understand of current IJF rules High knowledge and understand of IJF Code of Ethics Understand current JFA Referee policies including modified rules for Under 15 s and Special Needs. Understand JFA policies relating to Code of Conduct and Member Protection Ability to interpret information and make sound decisions in line with policy Ability to communicate with influence, make decisions under pressure and solve problems RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING It is the responsibility of the JFA Referees Committee to support national accredited referees and to train and provide continuous feedback to such referees. The Committee will hold at least one national course per calendar year. This course will cover the finer detail of refereeing at national and International level, as well as communicate and educate referees on new International rules, and interpretation of rules. It is encouraged that the players, coaches and managers attend Referees courses as part of ongoing education to increase understanding of Referees rules. Requirements for Refereeing The requirements for Referees at the national level are as follows: Referee Licence National C Recommended time in grade 30 hours and 1 year as State A National B 50 hours and 18 months as National C National A 80 hours and 2 years as National B Judo Grade Mini mum Age Examination format Examination authority 1 st Kyu 16 Practical test National Committee Member at grading events Sho Dan 17 Practical test National Committee Member at grading events Sho Dan 18 Practical test National Committee Member at grading events Examinations for national licences are done at International open tournaments. At least two tournaments, which provide a sufficient number of contests to meet the number required for each certification level, will be selected for national licence examination in a calendar year. No examination will be held at the national championships. 5 P age

6 Examinations for all national licences are conducted by the Referee Chairman or by a delegated Member of the Referee Committee. In special circumstances, the Referee Chairman may appoint a highly rated and experienced Referee to conduct examinations on behalf of the Committee. Note: The above time limits should be seen as a guideline only. In exceptional cases, the JFA Referees Committee can consider a shorter time limit for upgrading to national A level. Based on ability, in exceptional circumstances after one year as national Referee B, a Referee may be considered on the strong recommendation by the Referee Committee Member for the national A licence. The time requirement starts at zero hours after every upgrade. We need to recognise that all gradings should be competency based. If a Referee shows rapid progress he or she should be graded accordingly. It should be clear that recommended time in grade includes hours both on and off (resting) the mat from opening to closing bow on competition day. Examination events The following five International open events are national licence examination events: ACT International Open QLD International Open Sydney International Open Melbourne International Judo Open SA International Open West Australian International Open 30 days before the examination event State/Territory Committees must nominate their candidates for a National C licence. This is done by completing a relevant form and sending it to the Chairman of the JFA Referees Committee. Due to limited number of examination events and reduced quotas of Referees for these events no more than three candidates will be assessed at any one of these events. Fees: The non-refundable administrative fee for examination for C and B levels of the JFA Referee Program is $35. The fee is paid at the time of the examination and is charged to cover the cost of the certificate, official badge and Referee official tie. National A examinations at present are being paid by Judo Federation of Australia but year by year will be subject to Judo Federation of Australia budgetary availability. Criteria for promotion To be eligible for promotion a candidate must: Be a current Member of good standing with the Judo Federation of Australia Be nominated by his or her state referee committee Meet time in Referee license requirement. Meet judo grade requirement. Have required hours of Refereeing. Be a certified Special Needs Referee Demonstrate superior skill in the following categories: 6 P age

7 Overall Appearance (Voice, Signals, Mobility, Presentation) Control and Collaboration (Determination, Contest Control, Judgment) Technical Abilities (Scoring, Penalties, Katame Waza) The attitude of all officials should be that of a respected professional. They should remember that once certified, they represent JFA as well as the sport of Judo. The off-the-mat conduct of officials should be such as to bring credit to their position. They should not publicly criticize other officials nor argue their actions or decisions with a player, coach, or spectator, although a courteous explanation is permissible. When acting as the examiner it is necessary to provide feedback to candidates, feedback should be direct, clear and given in such a manner to ensure that the candidate is sure of the proper procedure expected. In this situation it may be necessary to criticize a candidate in the presence of other candidates, however at no time should it be done in the presence of non-candidates (coaches, players, spectators, etc.). Accelerated promotion of former top players JFA Referee Committee has introduced a program of accelerated promotion for former top athletes who choose, after they finish their career as a competitor, to become a referee. This program is open to athletes who won medals at OJU Championships (seniors). JFA Referee Committee will encourage these athletes to continue their involvement in Judo as a Referee with the possibility to get the OJU licence. The program provides: targeted, comprehensive but shorter education program accelerated examination for highest national licence opportunities for faster integration of these Referees in national competitions to accumulate practice JFA will nominate these Referees to the OJU Referee Commission for further development. Practical examination EXAMINATION PROCEDURE The practical examination will be according to the IJF format. For the practical examination, the applicant will be required to Referee a minimum of six contests. There will be a minimum of two examiners for the practical examinations. ONGOING REFEREE EVALUATION All national accredited Referees are evaluated by JFA Referee Committee Members at all open competitions. National practical examination procedures and a relevant assessment form to be used for ongoing evaluation. All evaluation scores are recorded in the national Referee database. Ongoing Referees ranking will be developed and will be used for selecting and nominating Referees for national championships, open events and International tournaments. 7 P age

8 JFA NATIONAL REFEREE EVALUATION POLICY Aim of evaluation The National Referee evaluation strategy aims to provide all stakeholders with: A continuous, objective monitoring tool of Referees performance Reliable data that will support improved training and investment decisions An indication on how our training programs are performing Reliable data used when assessment for promotion is considered and conducted Evaluation scores and feedback for each Referee who officiates at: o National Championships o International Open Events Evaluation events The National Referee Committee evaluates all referees at National Championships and six major International open events (ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, WA and VIC) To be considered for selection for nationals, OJU and International events a Referee must be evaluated at least three times in a reporting cycle (June May) Procedure Minimum of eight fights at one event is required for evaluation Immediately after each fight, Referees need to liaise with the Committee Member on their mat for specific and relevant feedback All evaluation scores are recorded in the national Referee database OFFICIAL DRESS CODE The dress code for all International Opens and the National Championships is as per the IJF regulations. Other state, local and club competitions as prescribed by State/Territory Referee Committees. SELECTION PROCESS FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS One of the most important roles of the JFA Referees Committee is to select the best Referees for our prime event, the National Championships. The officiating Referees shall be selected by the JFA Referees Committee and appointed by the CEO. In general, these referees shall be selected from among current JFA National Referee license holders. However, provision can be made for Referees not yet holding a JFA National Referee license to Referee at these events, if the JFA Referees Committee is of the opinion that their ability is of a sufficiently high standard. The Referee Committee is to notify selected Referees officiating at least 28 days prior to the competition. No Referee can carry out any other duties during the competition e.g. coaching or manager of a team that is competing in the championships at which the Referee is officiating. The selection of Referees for the National Championships is based on performance and is competency based. Any overall judgements are based on seeing Referees at a number of events and not just on one performance. 8 P age

9 Referees are encouraged to attend a number of International Opens so that they can maintain their currency at refereeing higher level competitions. To be considered for selection for National Championships, OJU and International events a Referee must be evaluated at least three times in a reporting cycle (June May). Once nominations are received from the states the selection is based on a democratic vote by all Members of the JFA Referees Committee. The JFA Referees Committee will first rank and select Referees with three evaluations. In exceptional circumstances, where there are not enough Referees with three evaluations, the Referee Committee may choose to select Referees with only two evaluations. To be considered for national selection a national Referee must be nominated by the relevant state Referee Committee. SELECTION PROCESS FOR INTERNATIONAL OPEN EVENTS The officiating Referees shall be selected by the JFA Referees Committee and appointed by the JFA. In general, these referees shall be selected from among current JFA National Referee license holders. However, provision can be made for referees not yet holding a JFA National Referee license to referee at these events, if the JFA Referee Committee is of the opinion that their ability is of a sufficiently high standard. 6-8 weeks before the competition, JFA Referee Committee sends a request for nominations to all State/Territory Chairpersons. States/Territories provide their nominations to the Chairman of the Referee Committee. Four weeks before the event the Referee Committee finalises the list of Referees and sends the final list of selected Referees back to the States/Territories for distribution to selected Referees. The list of selected Referees is also published on the JFA website. Assessments of State A Referees for National licence can only take place at the International Opens. It is the responsibility of all Referees to remain current. This means that they must remain up to date with the latest IJF rules, and interpretation of such rules, as well as remain active. To this end all national accredited graded Referees must attend a national course at least once every two years or three JFA sanctioned competition briefings every two years and Referee a minimum of 10 hours in any one calendar year at any state and national sanctioned competition. Failure to comply with this minimum requirement will result in them being classified as inactive. When an inactive Referee wishes to be recertified she/he needs to be reassessed by a Member/s of the JFA Referee Committee. 9 P age

10 REFEREE DATABASE JFA maintains a comprehensive database of all national and state accredited Referees. The details collected in the database are: Name Age Address Contact details Club Judo grade Referee licence Referee status (active & inactive) Competitions attended (hours of Refereeing) Evaluation (ranking) Collection of information. Within 2 weeks of a completion of a competition a /Territory Referee Committee must complete and send to a JFA Referee Chairman a Referee Attendance and Evaluation Form. PROCESS FOR ATTENDANCE AT OVERSEAS EVENTS All Referees with a current National licence can apply to the JFA Referee Committee for permission to Referee at overseas competitions. It is however the JFA Referee Committee recommendation that Referees select overseas competitions carefully, according to their abilities and after consultation with the JFA RC, OJU Referees Director and fellow Referees. The JFA RC recommendation is: National licence: all competitions in OJU except for the OJU championships and OJU Cup (separate selection process exists for these events). Oceania licence: as above plus OJU championships and OJU Cup and all lower level competitions in other unions where there is not specific requirement for Continental licence. IJF Continental licence: as above plus all other competitions which require Continental licence (Cadet and Junior Cups etc.) IJF A licence: as above plus as rostered by IJF (Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, Grand Slam, Grand Prix. All referees who wish to officiate at IJF events must have their IJF ID current. The JFA office is responsible for organising these cards. To allow Australian referees an opportunity to travel overseas with the Australian team the JFA office publishes and circulates the current JFA calendar of Australian team overseas competitions. Any amendments to the calendar will be communicated in writing to the JFA Referee Committee Chairman. The Chairman will then distribute this to all eligible referees seeking nominations. Nominations All eligible referees can nominate to Referee for any overseas event. Written nominations must be submitted to the JFA RC Chairman no later than 30 days before the event. 10 P age

11 The JFA RC will then select Referees who will then be added to the national team squad travelling to a particular event. All registration process will be done by the JFA office (JudoBase.org.). A Referee must apply in writing to the JFA Committee Chairman and state the following: o o Name Competition name, date, place JFA will approve or reject application based on Referee performance recorded in the JFA Referee record database To be approved for attendance at overseas events a Referee must: o must be a Member in good standing with Judo Federation of Australia o must be an active Referee o must have an average annual score 8 or higher Responsibilities of Referees with national teams Selected Referees are expected to: Be part of the National Team and attend team functions when appropriate. Act as Ambassadors for Judo Australia and adhere to the Referee s Code of Conduct. Assist the coach with technical and Referee matters. Provide a written report specific to Refereeing matters when requested by JFA All Referees participating in International events fall under the jurisdiction of JFA and its discipline procedures. 11 P age

12 CODE OF BEHAVIOUR AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Code of behaviour Impartiality A Referee must be fair, honest and impartial at all times. He/she must not display or harbour favouritism or prejudices in behaviour and expression. Competence A Referee must be familiar with the rules and regulations governing the sport of judo. He/she must maintain his / her competency by being active in Refereeing and keeping abreast of rule changes and interpretations. Uniform A Referee must be properly attired as required by the IJF Refereeing Rules and Sporting Rules (pertaining to Refereeing aspects). Promptness A Referee should be on the mat promptly before the contestants. He/she should be prompt when attending meetings, clinics or seminars. Attentiveness A Referee must be attentive at all times. He/she must devote his/her full attention in officiating the contest. Mutual Respect A Referee must respect the opinion of the other Referees. Each Referee must be able to express his/her opinion without fear of ridicule or criticism from others. Team Work All Referees must work as a team in a cooperative spirit so that a contest may run smoothly without unwarranted interference. However, each Member of a Refereeing team should make independent judgements. Criticism A Referee must not criticize other Referees. Difference of opinion should be discussed with the Referees concerned, or with the Referee Committee. Socializing A Referee should exercise prudence when socializing with athletes, coaches and spectators to minimize the possibility of confrontation, or accusations of bias Coaching and Cheering A working Referee must not visibly support (coach or call out/cheering) any contestants during in the tournament. Confrontation A Referee must not have confrontations with athletes, coaches or spectators. If a Referee is faced with such a situation, he should make all attempts to remove himself/herself from the situation it and to direct the grievance via the proper channels. Conflict of Interest A Referee must avoid any direct or indirect conflict of interest. 12 P age

13 Conflict of interest Preamble In the Judo Community as in all other organizations, situations arise where the person involved in the decision making process will find that their ability to make the decision is compromised or their objectivity is impaired due to certain factors. With this in mind, the decision maker must respond by declining to take part in the process. The object of these guidelines is to make the decision making process as fair as possible and ultimately the removal of all indications of conflict or bias, whether perceived or real. Definition Conflict of interest is a conflict between a personal interest and an official responsibility of a person in a position of trust. Bias, is a predisposition or leaning towards a certain outcome. Parties Involved These Guidelines apply to all referees of Judo Federation of Australia involved in any decision making process. General Principles In each matter relating to the interaction between two parties, the deciding party must be objective and be free from compromising influences. Objectivity is impaired when the deciding party has a real interest in the outcome of the process or is biased towards a certain outcome to the extent that the deciding party would be unable to properly and competently carry out the decision-making powers. When the conflict does arise, the deciding party must declare the conflict and refrain from involvement in the decision-making process and from attempting to influence the remaining decision makers. A declared conflict of interest or bias may be resolved within the group making the decision. Allegations of conflict of interest or bias must be addressed immediately to ensure fairness in the decisionmaking process. Application of the Guidelines A deciding party should not: Do something knowing it will further the party s own interest, or it will further the interest of a person directly associated with the party, or will further the interests of a family Member; Use a position or office to influence or seek to influence a decision to be made to further the party s own private interest; Use or communicate information not available to the general membership, that was gained in the course of carrying out the duties of office or powers, to further a private interest; Act when there is a predisposition towards a particular outcome; Accept gifts or benefits does not include social obligations. Resolution Any unresolved conflicts of interest or allegation of bias shall be dealt with using the JFA Complaint Procedures. 13 P age

14 Disciplinary actions During all events sanctioned by JFA all Referees are subject to JFA disciplinary procedures and to actions described in this policy. The JFA Referee Chairman, after consultation with Committee Members, has the right to apply a disciplinary action against any Referee who disregards Referee Committee Members instructions and behaves in disrespectful and unprofessional manner. In all situations of Disciplinary action or decisions the principal of natural Justice should always be applied. The JFA Referee Chairman can apply any or all of the following disciplinary actions: Warning Temporary break from Refereeing (temporary removal from Refereeing roster) Removal from Refereeing roster for the rest of the day Removal from referring for the duration of the event All these disciplinary actions will be recorded in JFA official Referees database. In extremely serious instances the Committee will lodge an official complaint to JFA CEO as per existing JFA procedures. Any subsequent disciplinary action may include suspension and reassessment of Referees licence. Examples of unacceptable behaviour: Biased decision towards a player Criticizing other Referees in front of coaches, players, spectators and other officials Making derogatory comments toward Referee Committee Members or any other official, coach or player Is repeatedly late or unready to officiate a rostered contest Repeatedly refuses to follow or comply with Referee Committee instructions Intimidation of other Referees 14 P age

15 APPENDIX 1 IJF RULES IJF REFEREE RULES APPENDIX 2- APPLICATION FOR REFEREE EXAMINATION APPLICATION for examination to national licence Note: available in a editable version pdf, excel and web formats to be developed Application for Referee Examination Name DOB Current JFA membership number Current Referee licence Club Date of last grading Hours worked since last grading Address Contact number address Examination event Examination date State Chairperson approval 15 P age

16 APPENDIX 3 - COMPETITION REFEREE RECORD FORM 16 P age

17 APPENDIX 4 - REFEREE LICENCE CERTIFICATE SAMPLE 17 P age

18 APPENDIX 5 - JFA REFEREE EVALUATION CRITERIA & REPORTING Referee Evaluation Score Each attending Referee will be evaluated throughout the particular event. The Final Evaluation Score will be based upon the overall Refereeing performance of the individual Referee, taking into account the criteria identified in the JFA Referee Evaluation Criteria document. Three Refereeing Levels have been identified allowing the individual Referee to be assessed at their respective levels allowing for a more relevant and applicable assessment at that Referee Level : IJF Maximum: 10 points Continental Maximum: 9 points Oceania/National Maximum: 8 points Referee Evaluation Report The Referee Evaluation Report document will be used as an opportunity to offer specific feedback and comments to the individual Referee based upon the criteria identified in the JFA Referee Evaluation Criteria document. It is intended that the Report would assist the individual Referee in their future development and practice. Voice: Criteria of each component Voice should be loud and clear using correct and distinguishable pronunciation. Examples Voice too loud or too quiet Incorrect or indistinguishable pronunciation Signals: All hand signals should be correct, clearly identifiable, displaying good posture, and should be held for approximately 2-3 seconds. The Referee should not pre-empt any score before the action has finished. The Referee should know exactly where the medical team are situated and should immediately call in that direction when they are required. Examples Signals not clear or not held for sufficient time Wrong signal used when scoring or applying penalties Pre-empting score prior to completion of the throwing action Mobility: The Referee should adopt the most appropriate position and distance to accommodate the activity and movement of the competitors. Attention should also be given, by the Referee, to the view of the table Referees, the position of the CARE-system cameras and the position of the tournament control staff. The pace and movement of the Referee should be calm and purposeful and not rushed or random. 18 P age

19 The Referee should be appropriately positioned to effectively view and assess Katame-waza situations such as Shime-waza, Kansetsu-waza and Osaekomi-waza. Examples Too far from or too close to the activity/movement of the competitors Wrong or poor positioning with regards to CARE-system camera(s) Movements appear rushed or random Presentation This criterion identifies the physical appearance, presentation and posture of the Referee, including the ability to display a calm and confident demeanour and a high level of control throughout the contest. Elements would include: facial expressions, unnecessary gestures, lack of confidence, showing disrespect for the competitors. Examples Making unnecessary facial expressions and/or physical gestures Poor posture. Appears nervous/anxious/tense Displays disrespectful attitude towards competitors and/or coaches Determination The Referee should consistently demonstrate the ability to be competent and confident in providing accurate opinions of varying situations and activity during the contest. Whilst the Referee may request the Table Referees support in difficult situations the Referee should not regularly defer to the Table Referees to make the decision Examples Lacks initiative/confidence when assessing action and/or making decision(s) Fails to refer difficult (controversial) decisions for review by Table Referees Displays disrespectful attitude when over-ruled by Table Referees and/or Committee Contest control: The Referee should demonstrate a calm and confident control of the competitors and coaches during a contest. The Referee should be aware of the scoreboard throughout the contest, and any discrepancies/inaccuracies should be resolved immediately. Any problems with scoreboard/timing equipment should be addressed promptly and resolved professionally and respectfully. Examples Scoreboard not observed and a discrepancy/inaccuracy not fixed quickly enough Displays a Lack of feel for the contest. Calls Matte at an inappropriate time. Appears distracted by coach(es) and/or spectators Fails to address inappropriate behaviour of coaches Judgement (Table Referees) The Table Referees should always demonstrate attention to the action on their mat area. This would include avoiding unnecessary or distracting behaviour during the contest. 19 P age

20 The Table Referee should offer prompt and clear support to the Referee on any close or unclear decision. However, the Table Referee should not appear overly or unnecessarily critical of the Referee on close decisions, and should always attempt to maintain the unity of the Referee team. The Table Referee should be quick to supervise any medical activity for a competitor, of the contest area, when this is required. Examples Does not demonstrate paying attention to the contest Does not offer an opinion on an action/decision when required Is over-talkative or dominating Uses poor radio procedure Relies too much on the CARE system Scoring: The correct level of technical scoring for all actions in Tachi-waza is paramount and must be applied consistently. Scores should not be pre-empted, and should accurately reflect the throwing action, and be awarded to the correct competitor (particularly in Kaeshi Waza situations) Repeated occurrence of a Referee having technical scores changed, during the same contest, would be regarded as a poor scoring performance. Examples Repeatedly has technical scores overruled by Table Referees Scores to a wrong player in Kaeshi-Waza Penalties: It is important that the Referee award penalties consistently and at the appropriate time for the level of infringement committed. Penalties should be awarded taking in to account the intent of the competitor, and should be applied using a clear and accurate signal to the competitor who infringed. Examples Shows poor timing when applying Negative Judo penalties Use an incorrect hand signal for intended penalty Calls Matte at the wrong time to award Shido Katame-waza: The Referee should demonstrate an accurate and consistent understanding of Katame-waza by calling Matte, Osaekomi, Toketa and Ippon at the appropriate time. The Referee should also demonstrate a clear understanding of when the overall action transitions from Tachiwaza to Katame-waza. The Referee should allow the competitor an appropriate opportunity to apply Katamewaza actions whilst identifying situations where one or both competitors are time-wasting. Examples Poor timing when in calling OsaeKomi and/or Toketa Does not accurately interpret transition between Tachi Waza and Katame Waza Poor timing when announcing Ippon for Shime Waza or Kansetsu Waza (Too early/too Late) Calls Matte too early or too late 20 P age

21 Referees evaluation - PROCESS MAP Referee Committee Member Provide on the spot feedback All members of the committee must observe and evaluate all referees at the event Record feedback for individual Referees Maximum one week after the event Fill in and send individual feedback reports Use provided template Judo Federation of Australia (JFA) Referee Referee Committee Chairman Evaluations required Report to a Committee Member after each fight Consolidate feedback Distribute consolidated feedback to all Committee Members Within two weeks after the event Call and facilitate a Committee meeting Finalise scores and feedback reports Update Referees database Send state summaries to state Chairpersons State Chairperson Distribute individual reports to Referees Evaluations completed Page 21 of 29

22 Referee EVALUATION Report Referee name Referee grade Event Date Maximum score Evaluation score Overall appearance Control and collaboration Technical abilities Voice Signals Mobility Presentation Determination Contest control Judgment Scoring Penalties Katame-Waza Specific comments (high level observations impacting evaluation score & specific areas for improvement) Page 22 of 29

23 APPENDIX 6 - JFA EMERGING REFEREES POLICY Aim: The JFA Referees Committee are actively seeking to create opportunities for emerging State/Territory level Referees to gain exposure and experience with a focus on developing future JFA National Level Referees. In an effort to facilitate this aim the JFA Referees Committee has adopted the following Policy. Introduction: As per current procedure: The JFA Referees Commission will forward notification seeking Expressions of Interest from States/Territories to nominate Referees to officiate at each of these International Open Events. Included in this Expression of Interest will now be an opportunity for States/Territories to nominate Emerging Referees (as defined below) from their State/Territory: Emerging Referee: Current State/Territory A level Referees who are preparing, but not yet considered ready by their State/Territory, for National Referee C Grade assessment Young (aged 18-25) State/Territory B level Referee who are deemed to have potential to progress to National C Referee within the next 2 years Policy details: This Policy will only be applied at the five International Open events This Policy does not apply to State/Territory level Referees who have been nominated for National C Referee Assessment, by their individual State/Territory, at one of the identified events o However, if a State/Territory did nominate a Referee for National C Referee Assessment, this would subsequently reduce the number of emerging State/Territory level Referees referred to in this Policy Each State/Territory is encouraged to nominate a set number of Emerging Referees (as defined above) to officiate at the International Open Events. The total number of selected Emerging Referees would be capped at one Emerging Referee per competition mat-area. Minimum (Referee) age: 18 years old In the final selection of Emerging Referees the JFA Referees Committee will give first preference to those Emerging Referees from the host State/Territory for that specific event. Selected Emerging Referees would be rostered to participate as both mat and table Referees State/Territory B Level Referees: Selected Emerging Referees would only be invited to officiate contests involving the following Junior Boys/Girls Senior Boys/Girls divisions State/Territory A level Referees: Selected Emerging Referees could be invited to officiate contests at all age-levels Referees will be supervised and mentored by a JFA appointed mat Committee member it close consultation with the relevant state Referee body representative Page 23 of 29

24 APPENDIX 7 JFA AWARDS AND RECOGNITION POLICY Recognition and Awards Policy Purpose This policy outlines the eligibility, criteria and processes for Recognising Referees at national and International levels and Awarding various awards for Refereeing Primary purpose is to recognise and acknowledge Referees ongoing commitment and reward individual Referees for their exceptionally high standard and contribution to the sport of Judo. Aim of this policy is to: To improve morale, and camaraderie amongst Referees, To encourage individuals to remain active as Referees, and To inspire them to further develop their knowledge and skills as Referees. Acknowledgement/Recognition of Referees Following section lists strategies to acknowledge Referees At JFA Tournaments At the commencement of all JFA endorsed events, Referees are to perform an official bow on on the competition tatami. This is usually done before the National Anthem is played. National Committee Members present at the tournament are to be announced during the Opening Ceremony. Referees of Gold Medal fights are to be announced to coincide with the announcement of the competitor s names. Names of all Referees to be published in official competition programs. At each National Championship, all Referees are to be presented with a memento. Promotion Website Update In recognition of promotion within the year to State/National/Oceania/IJF Continental/IJF International, shall be updated onto the JFA Referee Website and highlighted through social media. In recognition of Referees attending IJF overseas events by invitation, the website should be updated via the JFA Referees Newsletter and other relevant portals, and include any report provided by the Referee. In recognition of Referees attending IJF overseas events for personal and professional development, the website should be updated via the JFA Referees Newsletter and other relevant portals, and include any report provided by the Referee. In recognition of JFA Referee lifetime contribution award recipients, the name of the Referee shall be updated on the website. Page 24 of 29

25 Awards Service Awards The service awards shall be awarded based on the number of years of service as a Referee at the national, and above level. A Referee who meets the criteria can be recognised within the respective service award. 5 Year Service A Certificate of Achievement shall be awarded at each 5 year increment, to all active National, and above, Level Referees who have achieved this 5 Year Service. 10 Year Service A Certificate of Achievement and Judo memento shall be awarded at each 10 year increment, to all active National, and above, Level Referees who have achieved this 10 Year Service. Life Membership Life membership nominations shall be as per the current JFA life membership policy. Referee of the Year Award A Referee who has been selected based on the following criteria as outlined, can be recognised with the Referee of the year award. The selected Referee must be nominated and have undergone the selection process as per the criteria set out below: Consistency of performance determined by a high average evaluation score (i.e. above 7) Reliability Referees seminar attendance High number of Refereeing hours (attendance at local and at least four JFA/OJU/IJF events in a year) Role model (supportive and respectful to all involved) Final recipient to be selected by the JFA National Referee Committee The committee shall consider the merit of the application against the criteria. The recipient of the Referee of the Year award shall receive a certificate, a small memento, and have name placed on a perpetual trophy. This will be presented at the Nationals or at the annual JFA seminar final function (Gala Dinner). JFA Referee Lifetime Contribution Award A Referee who has been nominated as outlined, and who has been selected by Refereeing Committee and endorsed by the JFA CEO shall be recognised with the JFA Referee Lifetime Contribution Award. Awards may be presented posthumously. Page 25 of 29

26 Nominations: Recipients shall be nominated by peers, club or state, and sent to the JFA Referee Committee for selection two months before the National Championships. In considering this award, an individual should have demonstrated significant, sustained and high-quality Refereeing service to Judo in Australia. High level criteria set by National Committee, with consultation with other Referees/President, and or other officials will consider: Years of service as Referee Respect from Judo fraternity Mentoring or involved in development of others Leadership skills -provided valued leadership and/or been an outstanding role model Team member and sportsmanship Positive sporting attitude The nominee reflects a dedication to the values of Judo The JFA Referee Committee shall consider the nominations against the criteria. The JFA Chair or a nominated representative will present the recipient of the JFA Referee Lifetime Contribution Award or his/her representative with a memento at the Nationals, in the year of selection. Referees name and photo to be updated onto the JFA Referee website. IJF World or Olympic Referee Award A Referee who has been selected by IJF to officiate at the World Championships or Olympic Games will be recognised with the IJF World or Olympic Referee award. The JFA Chair or a nominated representative shall present the recipient of the IJF World or Olympic Referee award with a small memento. This will be presented at the Nationals or at the annual JFA seminar final function (Gala Dinner). Referees name and photo to be updated onto the JFA Referee website. Page 26 of 29

27 Process map: JFA Referee of the Year Award Referee Committee Chair After last International Open completed Every March Call for nominations In consultation with Committee Members Select the recipient Engraving on a perpetual and small memento Arrange the Award Judo Federation of Australia (JFA) State Chairs National Office Provide nominations Publish the recipient on social media Board of Directors Chair At the National Championships Present an Award Award presented Page 27 of 29

28 JFA Awards - Record Year Award category Recipients 2017 JFA Referee Lifetime Contribution Young Chull Woo Award 2017 JFA Referee Lifetime Contribution John Dronryp Award 2017 JFA Referee Lifetime Contribution Ian Gillies Award 2017 JFA Referee Lifetime Contribution Award Malcolm Slade Page 28 of 29

29 APPENDIX RULES AMENDMENTS FOR JUNIOR BOYS AND GIRLS (U12) After carefully considering the following: Analysis of the feedback from various clubs, coaches and referees The detailed discussions on various situations Considering the likelihood technique application Potential for injury along with injury statistics The JFA Referee Committee has collectively agreed to implement the amendments to the contest rules for Junior Boys and Girls category as follows: 1. All forward techniques executed on both knees are not allowed a) Matte should be announced immediately to avoid the potential injury b) Tori would be penalised by Shido c) Technique will not be valid for the scoring purposes 2. All throws applied with Tori holding only the neck, (e.g. Koshi Guruma, Kubi Nage) a) At no time is a one or two armed headlock to be applied during any throwing technique. The collar of an opponent s jacket may only be gripped above the shoulder and should not extend beyond the midpoint of the opponent s neck. a) Matte should be announced immediately once Tori applies a headlock. No penalty should be awarded. b) Any instances of a deliberate hit of Uke s head, neck or shoulder when attempting a grip around the neck may be penalised with Hansoku Make as actions against the spirit of Judo. 3. All backward techniques (e.g. O Soto Gari, Ko Soto Gari) If it is noticed that Uke is in distress as a result of the impact of any legitimate throwing technique: a) If Tori has applied an Osaekomi the referee should announce Sonomama to provide opportunity for Uke to recover. The Medical Officer may be called to assist the player (if required). Once Uke has recovered and is able to compete Yoshi should be announced after returning both players into the original Osaekomi position. b) If Tori has not applied Osaekomi then Matte should be called immediately to provide opportunity for Uke to recover. The Medical Officer may be called to assist the player (if required). Once Uke has recovered and is able to compete Hajime should be announced. 4. Headlock in Ne Waza When Kesa Gatame or any roll over is applied with Tori holding only the neck, (i.e. without securing/controlling the arm), Matte should be announced immediately. No penalty should be given. 5. Coaching is allowed at all times, not just between Matte and Hajime. This only applies to the coach sitting on the official chair next to the mat. Note: Coaches Code of Conduct as per Attachment 7 in the JFA Sporting will be strictly followed. Note: National Referee Committee recommends that in the interest of the safety of the Mons divisions, same rules should be applied at the state level for Monsters and Junior Boys and Girls divisions. Page 29 of 29